The world's most powerful civilian aircraft
Paul E. Eden (Author)
The World's Most Powerful Civilian Aircraft profiles many types, from cargo transports and freighters, through flying boats, passenger airliners, and business jets. Featured aircraft include the Ford Trimotor Tin Goose, one of the great workhorses of early aviation history; the supersonic Tupolev Tu-144 Charger and Concorde, Cold War competitors in aviation excellence; and the most popular passenger aircraft of the present, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380. Each entry includes a brief description of the model s development and history, a profile view, key features, and specifications. Packed with more than 200 artworks and photographs, this is a colorful guide for the aviation enthusiast. Charts, Graphs, Tables, Detailed Table of Contents, Diagrams, Fact Boxes, Full-Color Photographs, Further Reading List, List of Organizations, Full-Color Illustrations, Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Websites
Print Book, English, 2017
Rosen Publishing, New York, 2017